Thursday "3" TODAY fun!

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Thu, 11-16-2006 - 8:16am
Share 3 things you dread doing!


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Registered: 03-27-2003
Thu, 11-16-2006 - 7:42pm

That's okay! Physically she's actually my grandmother (she adopted me when I was four) so she's much older than most moms. She's in the final stages of Alzheimers, doesn't know who I am. My dad, bless his soul, insists she will die in her own home and has his hands full caring for her. He has in home help and tons of outside helps that come in a regular basis as well. She's surrounded by people who love her, but she's in South Texas and I'm in Denver. I don't exactly get to see her too much. I love her dearly but everytime the phone rings I cringe, thinking it's "THE CALL".

Denise

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Registered: 09-26-2003
Thu, 11-16-2006 - 10:44pm

I am sorry Denise!


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Registered: 03-18-2003
Thu, 11-16-2006 - 11:05pm

I make dh talk to them.I am getting a little better. My mom has Alzheimers and I am her primary caregiver so I have to make appts for her, get her out of problems

Linda
mom to
Alex (16), Rachel (14), Matthew (12)


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Registered: 03-18-2003
Thu, 11-16-2006 - 11:09pm

{{{{Hugs}}}}


My mom has Alzheimers as well, but is in the earlier stages.

Linda
mom to
Alex (16), Rachel (14), Matthew (12)


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Registered: 03-27-2003
Fri, 11-17-2006 - 2:36pm

Thanks! These type of illnesses are always harder on the rest of the family! I think the only good thing about being so far away is not dealing with the constant pain of her not knowing me!

Denise

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Fri, 11-17-2006 - 2:37pm

Thanks and {{{HUGS}}} back to you. I know how frustrating it can be for the family and I hope your family stays strong through it!

Denise

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Registered: 09-01-2006
Fri, 11-17-2006 - 8:40pm
my grandmom died of dementia.



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Registered: 03-27-2003
Sat, 11-18-2006 - 11:01am

I'm so sorry to hear that, I hope she went peacefully!

Hugz

Denise

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Registered: 09-26-2003
Sat, 11-18-2006 - 2:55pm

That is what killed Grandpa too.


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